TV channels & antenna towers in Central, Louisiana

Central has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, Telemundo and MeTV. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPBN-LD, 9.2 miles to the SW.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

9.2 mito the closest tower

28,295population

Network channels in Central

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	12 mi	228° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	12 mi	185° S	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	17 mi	219° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	20 mi	208° SSW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	21 mi	222° SW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	21 mi	222° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	21 mi	222° SW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	57 mi	255° WSW	Fair	New Iberia, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	65 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Central

Central, Louisiana has a population of about 28,300. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 11 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Central, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Baton Rouge, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baton Rouge's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 30.2 (WLFT-CD) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KADN-TV in Lafayette, LA, 71 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Central

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Central sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles southwest of Central (222° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Central at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Central, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Central

The farthest main network tower for Central is WVLA-TV (NBC), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Central

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KPBN-LDLow power	9.2 mi	219° SW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	9.6 mi	170° S	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	12 mi	226° SW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	13 mi	196° SSW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	16 mi	219° SW	Strong	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	21 mi	222° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	21 mi	222° SW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	21 mi	222° SW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	56 mi	188° S	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	57 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	57 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	58 mi	190° S	Poor	Morgan City, LA
WMAU-TVFull power	59 mi	17° NNE	Fair	Bude, MS
KFOL-CDClass A	66 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Houma, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	67 mi	127° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	67 mi	131° SE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	67 mi	131° SE	Poor	New, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	67 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA

How Central compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Central ranks 135th of 283 places in Louisiana: the same as the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Baton Rouge, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Central: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 222° SW, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 21 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Central, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSW of Central. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Central, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Central. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Central, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Central. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Central, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Central. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Central, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 30.2 from WLFT-CD, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Central. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Central?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Central; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Central?

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Central sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Central?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Central?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Central?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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